Mount Pamitinan, Rodriguez, Rizal (426 MASL)
Major jump-off: Brgy. Wawa, Rodriguez, RizalLLA : 14°43′51.7′′N 121°11′29.2′′ E 426 MASL
Days required / Hours to summit: 1 day / 1.5-3 hours
Specs: Minor, Difficulty 3/9/ Trail class 1-4
Features: Limestone formations, scenic views of Sierra Madre and Rizal province
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Rodriguez is a town of mountains. From its north to south, a series of
sloping ridges, hills and mountains ranges adorn the town. In fact,
around 27% or the town is occupied by mountains and slopes.
Bernardo Carpio, who was trapped in two mountains according to legend, is told to have happened in the town.
Rodriguez (formerly Montalban) also has a historical story in Pamitinan Cave where Andres Bonifacio and seven (7) Katipuneros made their pilgrimage and covenant for freedom (the first cry of independence) in April 1895, a year before the outbreak of the Philippine Revolution, the first revolution in Asia.
The start of the trail is crossing the hanging bridge passing houses and concrete stairs going up. Warming up our sleepy bodies but it is already tiring and exhausting...
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| side trips to Pamitinan or Bat Caves |
Still with lots of energy, this is our first day of hike, mountains Mount Hapunang Banoi and Mount Pamitinan. Among the trilogy hike, this is the easiest and the fastest summit we climbed. You will pass through this old Balete tree and the rock climbing area "the face".
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| the old Balete tree |
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| the rock climbing area "the face" |
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| the "junction" |
You will reach the "junction" after 45 minutes from the jump-off. The junction wherein when you go to the other side, you'll reach Mount Hapunang Banoi or the other way, Mount Pamitinan. Snacks and refreshments like buko and softdrinks are available here.
The next trail after the junction is already the rocky part with bamboos that can help you reach some parts. Start wearing your gloves after the junction for some bamboos have brown thin thorns that enters the skin and can be very irritating. The rock formations are also jagged and sharp. Proper shoe wear and gloves is a must. Wear trekking pants and not shorts to avoid unnecessary cuts and lacerations.
Thirty minutes after the junction is the summit. Enjoy the scenery....
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| groupie |
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| pointing to Mount Hapunang Banoi |
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| searching... searching for a girlfriend, haha! |
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| jayshelle forever <3 <3 <3 |
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| reaching each other's hand... |
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| extreme caution is advised... Do not cross without the guidance of tour guides... |
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| when you dare to be different.... |
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| hawak kamay... |
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| takipsilim |
How to get to Brgy. Wawa, Rodriguez, Rizal?
- From Araneta Center, Cubao - there are vans going to Rodriguez (formerly Montalban) in front of Farmers Market.
- From Sta. Lucia Mall or Robinson's Metro East in Cainta, Rizal - take jeepneys along Marcos Hi-way going to Montalban.
- From Commonwealth Avenue in Litex Road - take jeepneys going to Montalban.
6:00am to 7:00am - Cubao to Rodriguez
7:00am to 7:15am - Rodriguez to Brgy. Wawa
7:15am to 7:45am - Registration at DENR and securing of guide
7:45am to 8:30am- Jump-off to Junction
8:30am to 9:00am - Junction to Summit
9:00am to 9:30am - Picture taking at the Summit
9:30am to 10:30am - Summit to Jump-off
7:00am to 7:15am - Rodriguez to Brgy. Wawa
7:15am to 7:45am - Registration at DENR and securing of guide
7:45am to 8:30am- Jump-off to Junction
8:30am to 9:00am - Junction to Summit
9:00am to 9:30am - Picture taking at the Summit
9:30am to 10:30am - Summit to Jump-off
10:30am to 11:00am - Freshen up
11:00am to 12:30pm - Brgy. Wawa to Cubao
Twin-Hike Itinerary (Mount Hapunang Banoi and Mount Pamitinan - 1st day)
11:00am to 12:30pm - Brgy. Wawa to Cubao
Twin-Hike Itinerary (Mount Hapunang Banoi and Mount Pamitinan - 1st day)
6:00am to 7:00am - Cubao to Rodriguez
7:00am to 7:15am - Rodriguez to Brgy. Wawa
7:15am to 7:45am - Registration at DENR and securing of guide
7:45am to 8:30am- Jump-off to Junction
8:30am to 10:00am - Junction to Mount Hapunang Banoi Summit
10:00am to 10:30am - Picture taking at the Summit
10:30am to 11:30am - Summit to Junction
11:30am to 12 noon - Lunch at the Junction 7:00am to 7:15am - Rodriguez to Brgy. Wawa
7:15am to 7:45am - Registration at DENR and securing of guide
7:45am to 8:30am- Jump-off to Junction
8:30am to 10:00am - Junction to Mount Hapunang Banoi Summit
10:00am to 10:30am - Picture taking at the Summit
10:30am to 11:30am - Summit to Junction
12:00pm to 12:45pm - Junction to Mount Pamitinan Summit
12:45pm to 1:30pm - Picture taking at the Summit
1:30pm to 2:30pm - Summit to Jump-off
2:30pm to 3:00pm - Freshen-Up
3:00pm to 4:30pm - Brgy. Wawa to Cubao
We did a trilogy. We trekked Mount Binacayan on the second day.
Contact our guide/photographer Romeo "Jon" Espanola and Rey Pelayo with celphone number 0910-1668471.
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